~ Luciana's POV~In the dim moonlight, Luciana found herself deep within a dense forest, surrounded by towering trees that seemed to reach up to the sky. The moon's gentle glow managed to seep through the thick foliage, creating a mystical atmosphere. As she darted through the trees, the silver light danced upon the ground, casting eerie, shifting shadows that played tricks on her eyes.Her heart pounded in her chest, pounding like the bass of her favorite song at full volume. With every step she took, the sound of her own rushing footsteps reverberated in her ears, a constant reminder of her urgent mission. The air felt heavy and thick, making it hard for her lungs to fill with oxygen. Her breaths came in short bursts, as if she was blowing out candles on a birthday cake, desperately trying to catch her breath in between.Sweat poured down her forehead, dripping onto her eyelashes, creating an annoying sting that made her want to rub her eyes. But there was no time for that. She had

~ Alister's POV~As Luciana joined the group, Alister sensed that trouble was brewing. He observed the reactions of the other pack members gathered there. For most of them, it was their first time seeing Luciana in her wolf form, and they likely didn't realize that she was their Luna. However, just as he had experienced the first time he witnessed her valiantly fighting off a pack of wolves, they too were captivated by her stunning white fur and became instantly intrigued. It ignited a twinge of jealousy within him.Alister let out a deep growl, demanding their attention. Typically, he would deliver a lengthy speech before each run, but this time, he decided to keep it brief. The eager wolves were already itching to venture into the woods."Try to avoid getting yourselves seriously injured out there. Keep control over your wolves and remember that the wolf beside you is your pack mate! And not your competitor," he thundered, his voice carrying authority and warning. He watched as the

~ Elijah's POV~Elijah observed as Ava hobbled her way into her house, her injured leg causing her visible discomfort. He let out a sigh, noticing how she brushed off her mate's attempt to assist her. Frustration etched across her mate's face, causing him to stomp off into the kitchen, muttering disgruntled words under his breath.Ava continued her limping journey, making her way into the house and collapsing onto the couch in the living room. It was as if she didn't even acknowledge Elijah's presence, her eyes shutting as she leaned her head against the back of the couch.Elijah stood there, his arms crossed over his chest, silently observing the scene unfold. Meanwhile, Ava's mate emerged from the kitchen, carrying an ice pack. He walked over to where Ava was and gently placed it on her bruised leg.To Elijah's surprise, Ava swiftly kicked the ice pack away, her voice barely audible as she muttered, "Leave me alone." Her eyes remained closed, shutting herself off from the outside wo

~ Alister's POV~Alister was in the middle of tidying up the messy boys' bathroom when his phone suddenly rang. Startled, he answered the call, not expecting who would be on the other end. He had been goofing around with the kids in the bathtub, and things had gotten a bit out of hand. Water splashed everywhere, and soapy bubbles filled the bathroom. He knew Luciana would be furious if she found the bathroom in that state, so he was trying to clean up quickly.After witnessing Luciana's intense fight with Ava, he didn't want to add any more stress to her plate. She was putting on a brave face, but he could sense that the fight had shaken her. Nonetheless, he couldn't ignore the phone call."Hello?" he blurted out, curious and slightly apprehensive about the person on the other end of the line."Alpha, Elder Wilson has just arrived at the pack," the person on the other end of the line informed him.Alister's eyes widened in surprise. "What? When did he get here?" he asked, trying to g

~ Luciana's POV~Luciana couldn't help but listen in on the conversation between Alister and Elijah. Her heart raced as she heard Elijah mention that the mails had been sent to her. Panic surged through her, and she didn't know what to do next. Should she return the letter to Alister, even though it was already too late for them to attend the mating ceremony? Or should she keep it hidden, afraid that Alister might stumble upon it in her closet? There was also the possibility that he would question her about why she had the letter, and lying would only make things worse. As she played out different scenarios in her mind, none of them seemed to offer a solution without making the situation worse. She let out a sigh of frustration just as she heard the front door open. Time was running out, and she needed to figure out what to do with the letter. Maybe she should hide it more securely or even destroy it altogether. Finding the letter in her possession would only lead to trouble. Dete